Needs Improvement
#690 of 719 schools in ID
Summit Elementary
Elementary School · Jerome Joint District · Jerome, ID
A Jerome Joint District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
200 10TH AVENUE WEST, Jerome, ID 83338
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Summit Elementary score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 31% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Summit Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated806/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jerome), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,489
Median home value
$253,300
Median rent
$883/mo
College educated
12.7%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83338; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerome AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.2 | K–3 | 0.7 mi | 601 | Compare → |
| Horizon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | PK–3 | 0.8 mi | 646 | Compare → |
| Heritage AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 175 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Jerome Joint District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $8,577NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Summit Elementary is listed in JEROME JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Summit Elementary
Summit Elementary is a public elementary school in Jerome, ID, part of Jerome Joint District, serving approximately 613 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #690 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Summit Elementary
What grades does Summit Elementary serve?
Summit Elementary serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Summit Elementary?
Summit Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 613 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Elementary is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Summit Elementary rank in ID?
Summit Elementary ranks #690 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Summit Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Summit Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Summit Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Summit Elementary has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Summit Elementary a charter school?
No, Summit Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Summit Elementary a Title I school?
No, Summit Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Summit Elementary?
62.3% of students at Summit Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 613
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Jerome County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.4%
- Phone
- (208) 324-3396
- Area population (ZIP 83338)
- 21,830
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83338; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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